Become a AWSI Member
It’s our mission here at AWSI to give our members a return on the investment that is their annual membership. By joining you are supporting a trade association that represents retailers and suppliers of Kiteboarding, Wing, Foil, Windsurfing and Standup Paddling. AWSI also runs and manages the annual Board Sports Expo trade show in Hood River, Oregon. This is where top brands in the water sports industries showcase the newest and best gear each year.
Your membership helps support one loud voice for our industry. The more members we have the louder our voice is.
Membership Benefits
As a member, your brand earns the right to vote for new board members, have input on key decisions such as future trade shows and events, and the general direction of AWSI organization.
Membership secures location priority for exhibiting brand booth at our annual AWSI Boards Sports Expo event.
As a member, your brand can cast a vote for the AWSI ‘Retailer of the Year’ Award presented at our annual Board Sports Expo event.
Member brands and products featured on our website, social media channels and enewsletter.
Member brand event cross promotion.
Members are eligible to run for/serve on the AWSI Board of Directors.
Members can benefit from our hospitality incentives for the annual AWSI Board Sports Expo and other supported events.
Member have access to and participation in our industry research endeavors.
AWSI Membership Fees
$300 for manufacturers/distributors
$100 for retailers, schools and media partners (associate)
All memberships renew annually April 1st
To request an invoice, please email us at awsi.exec@gmail.com. Mail check payable to: Association for Wind + Water Sports Industries, PO Box 103, Hood River, OR 97031, USA.
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